# Late-lunch solbap at a Gyeongju Hwangnidan-gil restaurant: Handa Sot - By Muun (https://superchart.com/en/@incheon-meal-passage-2/) - Written Sep 20, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@incheon-meal-passage-2/gyeongju-hwangnidangil-first-meal-sotbap/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@incheon-meal-passage-2/gyeongju-hwangnidangil-first-meal-sotbap/index.md) ## In short Handa Sot Gyeongju is a Korean restaurant at the entrance of Hwangnidan-gil in Gyeongju serving solbap (rice cooked in a stone pot) and wood-fired grilled fish. As the first meal of a 2-night, 3-day trip, Handa Sot was still busy well after lunchtime: the 2nd floor with the good view was full, so the meal happened on the 1st floor with the wood-fired grilled fish set for two and soy-braised whole pork belly solbap. The side dishes were mildly seasoned and the fish had no fishy smell, making Handa Sot an easy choice for a Gyeongju meal with kids or parents. ## Good to know - **Location**: 111 Cheomseong-ro, Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk — at the entrance of Hwangnidan-gil - **Nearby sights**: Close to Cheomseongdae Observatory and Daereungwon Tomb Complex - **What we ordered**: Wood-fired grilled fish set (for two), soy-braised whole pork belly solbap - **Grilled fish set includes**: 3 kinds of fish grilled in a 500°C wood-fired oven + 8 side dishes + solbap - **Set meal condition**: Orders for 2 or more only (solo diners order a solbap dish) - **How to order**: Kiosk - **Review event**: Free juice for writing a review - **Parking**: Open lot next to the restaurant, plus nearby public parking lots - **Seating**: 1st and 2nd floors; the 2nd floor has the better view *as written by the visitor on Sep 20, 2026* ![Signature image of pot rice and wood-fired grilled fish set at Handa Sot Gyeongju](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidangil-first-meal-sotbap/gyeongju-hwangnidangil-first-meal-sotbap-01-179mf-1200.webp) ## What kind of restaurant is Handa Sot Gyeongju? 📍 Handa Sot Gyeongju If you want a filling meal during a Gyeongju trip, I'd recommend Handa Sot Gyeongju, where you can enjoy pot rice and grilled fish together. It's located on Hwangnidan-gil, close to Cheomseongdae Observatory and Daereungwon Tomb Complex, so it's a great place to eat after touring Gyeongju's main sights. With freshly made pot rice and fish grilled over a wood fire, it also suits a family trip with kids or a meal with parents. > Handa Sot Gyeongju ![Exterior of the Handa Sot Gyeongju building at the entrance of Hwangnidan-gil](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidangil-first-meal-sotbap/gyeongju-hwangnidangil-first-meal-sotbap-02-4oljg-900.webp) ### Where to park at the entrance of Hwangnidan-gil This was Handa Sot Gyeongju, our very first meal of a 2-night, 3-day trip with friends. Being right at the entrance of Hwangnidan-gil, it's easy to find, and with an empty lot right next to the store plus nearby public parking lots, you can visit by car without worrying about parking. ![View around the entrance of Handa Sot Gyeongju](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidangil-first-meal-sotbap/gyeongju-hwangnidangil-first-meal-sotbap-03-18il9-900.webp) ![1st floor interior seating at Handa Sot Gyeongju](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidangil-first-meal-sotbap/gyeongju-hwangnidangil-first-meal-sotbap-04-uo640-900.webp) ### Why was the 2nd floor full even after lunchtime? We arrived in Gyeongju a bit late and visited past lunchtime, yet the place was packed. I heard the 2nd floor had a better view and asked for it, but it was full — so, confession, we ended up on the 1st floor.. ![Kiosk order screen at Handa Sot Gyeongju](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidangil-first-meal-sotbap/gyeongju-hwangnidangil-first-meal-sotbap-05-ytz4i-900.webp) ## Ordering by kiosk at Handa Sot, plus the review event Ordering at Handa Sot Gyeongju is done through a kiosk. There's also a review event running, so make sure to leave a review and grab your free juice >.< ![Menu board for set meals and pot rice at Handa Sot Gyeongju](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidangil-first-meal-sotbap/gyeongju-hwangnidangil-first-meal-sotbap-06-1i6c5-1280.webp) ![Guide to the pot rice menu options at Handa Sot Gyeongju](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidangil-first-meal-sotbap/gyeongju-hwangnidangil-first-meal-sotbap-07-1s50r-1280.webp) The menu is split into set meals and pot rice. Set meals require 2 or more people, so if you're dining solo or just want more variety, I'd recommend the pot rice too :) ![Side dishes from the set meal at Handa Sot Gyeongju](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidangil-first-meal-sotbap/gyeongju-hwangnidangil-first-meal-sotbap-08-xslgc-900.webp) ![Close-up of the soy-braised whole pork belly pot rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidangil-first-meal-sotbap/gyeongju-hwangnidangil-first-meal-sotbap-09-y3mkf-900.webp) ## How does the soy-braised pork belly solbap taste? We ordered the wood-fired grilled fish set (for two) and the soy-braised whole pork belly pot rice. The set meal came with a variety of side dishes. The soy-braised whole pork belly pot rice passed the visual test right away! The whole pork belly itself had no gamey smell, braised down in savory soy sauce until it practically melted in the mouth. ![Pot rice topped with soy-braised whole pork belly](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidangil-first-meal-sotbap/gyeongju-hwangnidangil-first-meal-sotbap-10-1rfem-900.webp) ![Table neatly set with pot rice and side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidangil-first-meal-sotbap/gyeongju-hwangnidangil-first-meal-sotbap-11-44bob-900.webp) It made for a proper, neat spread — every bite was a joy >.< ![Full view of the wood-fired grilled fish set for two](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidangil-first-meal-sotbap/gyeongju-hwangnidangil-first-meal-sotbap-12-samut-900.webp) ## What comes with the wood-fired grilled fish set, and eating it with a child The wood-fired grilled fish set centers on 3 types of fish grilled at 500°C, served with an 8-side-dish spread and pot rice — a hearty, healthy spread that made for a meal without feeling heavy. Laid out like this it looks even more generous! The side dishes were mildly seasoned, which I liked, and the fish had no fishy smell and just the right seasoning, so kids can enjoy it comfortably too — I'd recommend it for families with young kids! ![Three types of wood-fired grilled fish with an 8-side-dish spread](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyeongju-hwangnidangil-first-meal-sotbap/gyeongju-hwangnidangil-first-meal-sotbap-13-1j8tv-900.webp) ## Who Handa Sot Gyeongju suits best If you're looking for a clean Korean meal in Gyeongju, or a place near Hwangnidan-gil to eat with parents or family, I'd recommend Handa Sot Gyeongju, where you can enjoy warm pot rice and wood-fired grilled fish together :) ## Where it is - Handa Sot Gyeongju (한다솥 경주점) - 111 Cheomseong-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea - 경상북도 경주시 첨성로 111 - 35.833264, 129.21447 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%95%9C%EB%8B%A4%EC%86%A5%20%EA%B2%BD%EC%A3%BC%EC%A0%90/@35.833264,129.21447,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@incheon-meal-passage-2/gyeongju-hwangnidangil-first-meal-sotbap/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt